Little Princesses: The Dream-Catcher Princess

Apr 19, 2025 5:37 AM

Author:Katie Chase

Rosie and her little brother Luke are exploring the maze in the grounds of Great-aunt Rosamund's Scottish castle and Rosie discovers a carved and painted totem pole in the centre. When she looks more closely, Rosie sees a young girl on horseback carved athe base of the post. Could this be another little princess? Rosie says hello, just like her Great-aunt told her to and suddenly a gust of wind full of the scent of pine trees surrounds her and she's off on another adventure!

When Rosie opens her eyes again someone it's dark and someone drags her behind a boulder. She can see dark shadows moving through the night - monsters with ferocious jaws and lots of arms and legs. They seem to be looking for something. The person who pulled Rosie to safety is Princess Malila, who explains that the creatures are dream-shadows that hunt for people by night. Usually Malila's tribe are protected by a powerful dream-catcher made of willow hoops and feathers, but it was stolen from the camp. Rosie and Malila must get it the dream-catcher back!

Reviews

I know you mustn't judge a book by its cover but how can it not help when the books are attractive as these? You just want to open it. Different cultures, different ways of living are introduced all on a princess theme, always engaging and enticing, always intelligently written

—— Phil Hewitt , Etc

Easy and plaintive and very funny, and if you're determined to give the young boy in your life a book in his stocking this year, well this might be one he'd actually thank you for

—— Daniel Hahn , Independent on Sunday

A warm, witty and inspiring tale . . . This is a fine and funny pre-teens book with some lovely zany illustrations by David Tazzyman

—— Martin Chilton , Daily Telegraph

A deliciously funny tales of a kid with a super sweet tooth. Perfect for boys and girls, with laughs and fun galore

—— Natasha Harding , The Sun

Dermot's diaries are very revealing as he tells all in hilarious and embarrassing detail

—— Julia Eccleshare , Love Reading 4 Kids

A great read . . . Funny and full of ideas

—— Active Dad

This book is brilliant for all those who want to laugh out loud . . . This diary has it all including brilliant illustrations

—— Scribbler Magazine

I give this 10/10 (I might not have entirely enjoyed the boy humour but it was well written, suited the style of the book which addresses serious issues with a smile)

—— Nayu's Reading Corner

Dermot's voice is blunt and hilarious, exactly what you'd expect from a boy of his age . . . The Donut Diaries is the perfect book for readers aged 9+, especially those who will soon be starting big school themselves

—— Wondrous Reads

A hilarious diary which will have the reader chuckling as events unfold - and empathising with Dermot as he shares anguishes common to many near-teenage boys

—— Parents In Touch

This is the funniest book I have ever read, I can't wait until the next book in the series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little laugh

—— Guardian Children's Review

Funny and sweet in equal measure and I thoroughly enjoyed it

—— Writing from the Tub

A new twist to the diary genre

—— Irish Independent

Like a donut, this book is somehow sweet and disgusting at the same time. Oh, and it's very funny too!

—— Andy Stanton, author of MR GUM

It's very much that wet sloppy fart kind of humour. Your kids will absolutely love this book. It's a great "next step up" the reading ladder

—— bfkbooks

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